Income

Aisha Nyandoro, program organizer, speaks with Ebony Beals, a parent participant who helped design the cash assistance program. Their conversation was held during a convening in October held by Ascend, a program at the Aspen Institute that works to move children and the adults in their lives to educational success, economic security, and health and well-being.

EPIC has identified unpredictable and unstable worker schedules as a major driver of income volatility and believes there is a growing consensus that reforms are needed.

There is a game-changing opportunity in the growth of the fintech industry to help address household financial insecurity.

This influx in income highlights the need and opportunity to create innovative products and services that foster financial stability and wealth creation for these families.

The diversity of methods to measure income volatility can provide a fuller picture of American’s financial lives.

How many Americans experience substantial fluctuations in their monthly income? The answer varies greatly depending on who and how you ask.

Elisabeth Jacobs shares insights on how best to help families struggling with income volatility.

In a world with rising income volatility, what would it take to help Americans be financially stable even when their income varies?

Income volatility can affect all socioeconomic groups, but it particularly hits those with low incomes and little or no savings.